Chapter 2 — Installation Process
Vehicle Power Supply Installation Guide 15
You should take these lengths and the intended location of your
electronic equipment into consideration when choosing a
mounting location for the power supply.
The mounting surface location must provide 130-160 square
inches (840 to 1030 square centimeters) of metallic surface to
sink heat generated by the power supply. This metallic mounting
surface may be connected to or actually be part of the vehicle
chassis as long as the chassis is not electrically connected to the
battery negative or positive.
Side-Mount Battery with View of Negative (-) and Positive (+).
Direct versus Isolation Mounting on Lift Chassis
Previously, the power supply has been placed directly on the lift
chassis. Direct mounting provides both an adequate heat sink
and prevents static charge buildup between the metal of the
power supply, computer, and lift chassis.
Directly mounting the power supply is the most straight forward
installation method. This is also the preferred installation type
when there is little risk for other lift accessory devices making
electrical contact with the lift chassis.
Electrically isolating the power supply from the chassis maintains
conformance to CE requirements.
Note: Lift vehicles in countries requiring CE Mark
certification and that have a connection between the
battery negative and the lift chassis require additional
installation steps.To confirm this requirement, consult
the respective lift manufacturer.
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